In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 7, pp. 17-19
impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – In addition to on‐the‐field competition by athletes and … coaching staff, sports teams compete “off‐the‐field” for spectators, consumers, sponsors, media coverage and investors. As such …, sports teams are increasingly becoming business entities with professional managers. Practical implications – Provides …